Kessler R. Cannon
Kessler R. Cannon | |
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State representative Kess Cannon, 1962 | |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 27th; then 21st district | |
| In office 1961–1964 | |
| Preceded by | J. Patrick Metke |
| Succeeded by | Sam Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1915 Portland, Oregon, US |
| Died | October 9, 1986 (aged 70) Salem, Oregon, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Blanche Moore |
| Profession | Radio broadcaster |
Kessler Richard Cannon (December 23, 1915 – October 9, 1986, known as Kess Cannon) was an American radio broadcaster and state legislator from Oregon. He was a Republican who served two two-year terms in the Oregon House of Representatives. Outside the legislature, Cannon was a broadcaster and executive for radio station KBND in Bend. He also served as Governor Tom McCall's assistant for natural resources before becoming director of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.